Material Handler - 1st shift

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. Our vision is to enrich lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people and are committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact.

1st shift Liquids Material Handler

The Material Handler performs picking, staging, and organizing tasks to support the production and warehouse teams. The role requires a thorough understanding of the production and shipping schedule.

• Pick and stage Extraction, Blending, and Packaging materials to the point of use.
• Determine designated areas for delivery of items to each location in the plant and return of these items after production has been completed.
• Determine designated areas for finished goods within the freezer, cooler, and warehouse from each of the three departments.
• Organize, rotate, pick, and put away all refrigerated materials.
• Manage all recycled items (cardboard and poly drums), including proper disposal/storage once collapsed/cleaned by production and use is complete.
• Communicate clearly with the production team regarding future needs and the current schedule.
• Develop and document the best route to run over time, including duration, stops, and stocking levels of material on the production floor.
• Assist during the busy season of agricultural production runs and delivery.
• Track skid usage and maintain a minimum for production use, managing skids to be returned for recycling.
• Track consumption and use of production supplies such as tape and shipping corrugate, working closely with the inventory lead in cycle counts.
• Assist the labs in sample collections for projects.
• Dispose of trash in a timely manner.
• Maintain the warehouse and the back‑parking lot in an orderly fashion, keeping areas accessible and free of clutter.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing ingredient plant.
• Forklift experience and ability to operate stand‑up double reach trucks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a GMP, Food Safety environment with a full understanding of warehouse activities.
• Strong focus on customer commitment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Adherence to safety requirements and ensuring the production team follows PPE requirements (safety shoes, safety glasses, face shield, and respirator).

$17.00 per hour, Monday to Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM. Compensation may vary based on geography, skills, education, and experience.

Department:
Production

Location:

Wauconda, Illinois
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Reporting To:
Production Supervisor

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.